Posted on July 18, 2023 at 3:36 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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How to use misdirection in your story: Author K.M. Weiland explains that writers aren't supposed to con their readers, but rather, they should surprise them like a magician (Helping Writers Become Authors).
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Making room for the reader: Similarly, author Janet Fox explains that leaving what she calls gray space for readers allows them to become active participants in the story (Jane Friedman).
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9 ways to show the reader it’s love: Just as you probably find deeper proof of a loved one's devotion to you through their actions, not their words, so too will readers believe in your characters' bond if you implement Kathryn Craft's suggestions on illustrating love in fiction (Writer Unboxed).
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Juggling perspectives and crafting an outrageous ensemble cast: Authors Tracy Wolff and Nina Croft describe how a chaotic cast of characters benefits a work of fiction, as well as which pitfalls to avoid (Writer’s Digest).
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Why cinematic technique in fiction is important: Book coach C.S. Lakin plugs her craft guide, Shoot Your Novel, by explaining where she picked up on the ins and outs of visual storytelling and why it works (Live Write Thrive).
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